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inductively

American  
[in-duhk-tiv-lee] / ɪnˈdʌk tɪv li /

adverb

  1. by means of electrical or magnetic induction.

  2. by means of logical induction.


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It underwent structural and compositional analysis using various techniques, including X-ray diffraction, Rietveld analysis, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry, and selected-area electron diffraction.

From Science Daily Apr. 2, 2024

In studying philosophy, we need to get used to the possibility that our inductively derived beliefs could be wrong.

From Textbooks Jun. 15, 2022

In other cases she inductively reasons the meaning of a word after noticing it in different contexts.

From New York Times Nov. 30, 2021

It charges inductively in the keyboard like on the Pro X, but now it has a haptic engine inside it.

From The Verge Sep. 22, 2021

The action is thus explained:—When an insulated body connected to a terminal of the coil is suddenly charged to high potential, it acts inductively upon the surrounding air, or whatever gaseous medium there might be.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

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